Gent stays perfect with 2-1 win in La Louvière
KAA Gent has yet to drop a point in the Jupiler Pro League this season. Visiting La Louvière, the Buffaloes fell behind early but Momo Sonko and Ibrahima Cissé (thanks to the home goalkeeper) turned the game around. Gent didn't need to sparkle to secure the win and maintain their perfect 6/6 record. League standing: 6th in Jupiler Pro League, 3 pts, 1W-0D-0L from 1 games, recent form W.
Key moment: goal 10 seconds into second half
The second-half whistle had just sounded when La Louvière goalkeeper Peano clumsily missed a Gent cross. Van der Heyden capitalized, setting up youngster Cissé for the 1-2. A quick restart that paid off, though Gent owes Peano for the gift.
Man of the match: Sonko finally freed
Is Sonko finally playing freely now that some of his rivals have left and the heavy schedule requires rotation? With his first goal in a year and a half and several strong plays, he dragged his sluggish teammates along. Goals this season: 2 scored, 0 conceded (+2 goal difference).
What's next for Gent?
A controlling Gent managed only one meager chance through substitutes De Vlieger and Vergara, but De Mil won't mind. He'll face Scottish side Hibernian on Thursday with extra confidence. La Louvière travels next weekend with 0 points to Standard. Currently sidelined: Matisse Samoise. Next fixture: vs St. Truiden (away, 2027-02-13) (10th in the table).
